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US5289949A
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Multi-cavity dispensing refill cartridge
Assignee: Church and Dwight Co Inc
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Filing: 1992-06-22
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Granted: 1994-03-01
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Expires: 2012-06-22
Abstract
Abstract A multi-cavity dispensing refill cartridge to be used with a reusable base. The refill cartridge has two hollow, separate parallel cylinders for containing flowable material. The cylinders have a first generally closed end and a second end which accommodates piston heads. The piston heads are compressably engageable with piston rods of the reusable base. Relative compression of the piston heads and cylinders cause flowable material to flow toward the first end of the cylinders and towards the outlet in the closed end. The outlet include means for causing the flowable materials to flow toward each other at the outlet opening. The refill cartridge is provides with means for selectively, engaging the reusable base.
Inventors
- 👤 James L. Gentile
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 23:27
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/32; B65D81/325; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W30/00; Y02W30/50; Y02W30/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
258 words
A multi-cavity dispensing refill cartridge, for use with a reusable base unit, for the coextrusion of at least two flowable materials, comprising: a dispensing cartridge comprising at least two hollow and separate parallel cylinders, each cylinder for containing one of said flowable materials, said cylinders having a first generally closed end and a second open end telescopically and slidingly accommodating at least two parallel piston heads which conform to ride sealingly along the interior walls of said cylinders so as to force said flowable materials to flow toward said first end of said cylinders upon relative compression of said cylinders and piston heads, said piston heads each having a hollow interior containing a cylindrical central portion and interior ribs connecting said cylindrical central portion to the outer wall of said piston head, wherein said cylindrical central portion extends beyond said ribs toward said open end of said cylinder whereby a hollow cylindrical piston rod in a reusable base unit can be received around said cylindrical central portion and bear axially against said ribs to push said piston head toward said closed end, said cylinders having outlet channels at said closed end, said refill cartridge further comprising means for selectively engaging a reusable base unit; and an outlet means in fluid communication with said outlet channels, said outlet means including adjacent outlet openings unconnected to each other and having means for causing said flowable material to flow toward each other at said outlet openings to form a single banded, unmixed stream of said materials outside of said outlet means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
258 words
A multi-cavity dispensing refill cartridge, for use with a reusable base unit, for the coextrusion of at least two flowable materials, comprising: a dispensing cartridge comprising at least two hollow and separate parallel cylinders, each cylinder for containing one of said flowable materials, said cylinders having a first generally closed end and a second open end telescopically and slidingly accommodating at least two parallel piston heads which conform to ride sealingly along the interior walls of said cylinders so as to force said flowable materials to flow toward said first end of said cylinders upon relative compression of said cylinders and piston heads, said piston heads each having a hollow interior containing a cylindrical central portion and interior ribs connecting said cylindrical central portion to the outer wall of said piston head, wherein said cylindrical central portion extends beyond said ribs toward said open end of said cylinder whereby a hollow cylindrical piston rod in a reusable base unit can be received around said cylindrical central portion and bear axially against said ribs to push said piston head toward said closed end, said cylinders having outlet channels at said closed end, said refill cartridge further comprising means for selectively engaging a reusable base unit; and an outlet means in fluid communication with said outlet channels, said outlet means including adjacent outlet openings unconnected to each other and having means for causing said flowable material to flow toward each other at said outlet openings to form a single banded, unmixed stream of said materials outside of said outlet means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
A multi-cavity dispensing refill cartridge according to claim 1 wherein said cylinders are incorporated within an upper shroud, said upper shroud being arranged to closely conform in sliding relation with a lower shroud of a reusable base unit, whereby relative motion between said shrouds is constrained to be substantially linear providing equal linear motions of said piston heads into said cylinders.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
A multi-cavity dispensing refill cartridge according to claim 2 wherein said means for selectively engaging a reusable base unit comprises a horizontally extending first catching ridge formed on said upper shroud, said horizontally extending first catching ridge being sized to engage a horizontally extending second catching ridge formed on a lower shroud of a reusable base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
113 words
A multi-cavity dispensing cartridge according to claim 3 wherein said upper shroud is arranged to closely conform in sliding relation within a lower shroud and wherein said horizontally extending first catching ridge protrudes outward from a relatively flexible portion of said upper shroud so as to be selectively engageable with an inwardly projecting, horizontally extending second catching ridge formed on the inside of a lower shroud whereby when an area above said first catching ridge is pressed upon by a thumb or by a finger, the first catch ridge moves sufficiently inward so that it will not engage a second catching ridge when said refill cartridge is pulled apart from a reusable base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A multi-cavity dispenser according to claim 4 further comprising means for guiding linear motion between said refill cartridge and a reusable base.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
A multi-cavity dispensing refill cartridge according to claim 5 wherein said means for guiding linear motion between said refill cartridge and a reusable base comprise a longitudinal projecting ridge in said upper shroud which conforms to an inner groove of a lower shroud for guiding said linear motion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
A multi-cavity dispensing refill cartridge according to claim 6 wherein said horizontally extending first catching ridge is formed on said longitudinal projecting ridge of said upper shroud so as to be selectively engageable with a horizontally extending second catching ridge formed on an inner groove of a lower shroud.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
A multi-cavity dispensing refill cartridge according to claim 7 wherein said upper shroud has two longitudinal projecting ridges of different widths whereby said two longitudinal projecting ridges serve to properly orient said dispensing refill cartridge in a reusable base unit having two corresponding inner grooves of appropriate widths.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
A multi-cavity dispensing refill cartridge according to claim 8 wherein said upper shroud defines vertically oriented slots on either side of said horizontally extending first catching ridge.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
A multi-cavity dispensing refill cartridge according to claim 4 wherein said relatively flexible portion of said upper shroud is thinner than the rest of said upper shroud.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
A multi-cavity dispensing refill container according to claim 5 wherein said upper shroud defines vertically oriented slots on either side of said horizontally extending first catching ridge.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A multi-cavity dispensing refill cartridge according to claim 8 wherein said horizontally extending first catching ridge is formed on a front side of said refill cartridge.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
83 words
A multi-cavity dispensing cartridge according to claim 2 wherein said means for selectively engaging a reusable base unit comprises a window having a lower edge formed in a relatively flexible portion of said upper shroud so as to be selectively engageable with a catching ridge formed on a lower shroud whereby when an area above said window is pressed on by a thumb or a finger, the window moves so that it will not engage a catching ridge formed on a lower shroud.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-02-28 | 1997-08-30 | 1998-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-02-28 | 2001-08-30 | 2002-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-02-28 | 2005-08-30 | 2006-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |